Prepare against Gerhard Ziese
DEU · World #51,533 classical · FIDE ID 4661818
Our database contains 333 games by Gerhard Ziese, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerhard Ziese's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerhard Ziese before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,887 | 2,123 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 333 | 116 | 81 | 136 | 34.8% |
| As White | 171 | 57 | 49 | 65 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 162 | 59 | 32 | 71 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerhard Ziese's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerhard Ziese's side.
First moves as White (171 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 109 | 63.7% | 49.5% |
| e4 | 41 | 24.0% | 46.3% |
| c4 | 18 | 10.5% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 49.5% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Ziese usually continues c4 (46.6% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Ziese usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Ziese usually continues e4 (45.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 46.3% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Ziese usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Ziese usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Ziese usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 69 | 84.1% | 42.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 11.0% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 4.9% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 90.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 6.0% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Gerhard Ziese's chess games
All 333 games by Gerhard Ziese in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 116 wins, 81 draws, 136 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A45 | Lazard Gambit | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 34 | 11/7/16 | 32.4% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 22 | 8/3/11 | 36.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A39 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Christian Schramm | 2,250 | 2nd Dresden Open | A41 |
| Jul 2016 | Christian Hess | 2,231 | Lueneburg Open A | A10 |
| Mar 2003 | Simon Bibby | 2,230 | 10th Leipzig VfB Open | B76 |
| Mar 2011 | Daniel Dexter | 2,217 | 18th Leipzig VfB Open | E90 |
| Mar 2016 | Bruno Kreyssig | 2,186 | 23rd Leipzig VfB Open | B77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lueneburg Open A | 2019 | 27 | 10.5 | 1,965 |
| Dresden ZMD Open | 2007 | 15 | 2.5 | 1,961 |
| Berlin Werner Ott Open | 2022 | 13 | 3.5 | 1,690 |
| 20th Leipzig VfB Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,016 |
| 10th Leipzig VfB Open | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,140 |
| 9th Leipzig VfB Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 1,892 |
| 23rd Leipzig VfB Open | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,057 |
| 12th Leipzig VfB Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,934 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerhard Ziese's chess games?
333 games by Gerhard Ziese, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Gerhard Ziese has played.
What does Gerhard Ziese play on the first move as White?
Across 171 games with White in our database, Gerhard Ziese opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerhard Ziese answers 1...e5 (84% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Gerhard Ziese play as White?
As White, Gerhard Ziese's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Dutch Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 171 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerhard Ziese play as Black?
As Black, Gerhard Ziese most often plays: Benoni Defense (34 games, 32.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Italian Game (14 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 162 games.
What is Gerhard Ziese's FIDE rating?
Gerhard Ziese is currently rated 1,887 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,123 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Gerhard Ziese played?
Our database contains 333 games by Gerhard Ziese, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 116 wins, 81 draws, 136 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerhard Ziese?
333 games by Gerhard Ziese reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.